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Transform Your Backyard BBQ: Oversized DIY Games & Delicious Grill Recipes

by Dee Greene Hill

Ready for another reason to enjoy the outdoors? DIY oversized outdoor games and grill up some tasty meals to transform your next BBQ into a memorable event! Philadelphia area summers are fleeting—hot, humid, and gone too soon. Maximize your outdoor fun before winter’s chill returns. I’ve compiled some fantastic budget-friendly ideas to elevate your summer party game.

Choose a recipe or DIY project, personalize it, and then share your experience with me!

FIRST, MAKE IT TASTY!

Grilled Carne Asada

The key is the tasty marinade that needs to soak for at least 2 hours and fresh ingredients! 

See Recipe!

Mexican Bean Salad

My go-to for a BBQ and a fan favorite! No mayo or dressing so it won’t spoil while you prepare your other dishes on the grill!

See Recipe!

BBQ Sweet Potatoes

Healthy and delicious side or starter with natural sweetness balancing out a BBQ flavoring.

See Recipe!

SECOND, DIY IT!

Lawn Scrabble!

Enjoy this classic and strategic game outdoors!

1. Purchase at least 34 feet of 1×4 wooden boards in the lumber section of Home Depot, cut/saw into 3.75’’ to make 100 square tiles.

2. Sand and smooth with sandpaper.

3. Use black paint to paint the letters + scoring numbers, do a simple Google search to find the point values.

4. Seal the tiles with a Rust-Oleum cover.

5. Use your yard as the board and get scrabbling!

Learn more!

Dominoes

Cut and paint your own Dominoes with these steps!

Learn more!

Bottle Ring Toss

Easy DIY! Create your own team colors and use recyclable items.  It’s also great for the kiddos to have a hand in.

Learn more!

Plinko Board

A little harder to make with more steps and measurements!

Learn more!


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